2017 Greater Bank Casino Fun Run

2KM | 5KM | 10KM

The Greater Bank Casino Fun Run featured the Casino RSM 10km, Greater Bank Casino 5km and Parker & Kissane Solicitors 2km distances. Runners from across the Northern Rivers entered, and were part of this special day which included a picturesque course, taking in the main street of Walker St and finishing at the iconic Queen Elizabeth Park.

THE 2018 GREATER BANK CASINO FUN RUN WILL BE HELD AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER, 2018.

2017 Results

2016 Results

Congratulations to all participants. Click on the event above to access results.

Photo galleries are available at the Northern Star click the button below.
2015 Photo Gallery

Greater Bank Casino Fun Run: In the heartland of the Richmond River Valley

Casino Fun Run was launched in 2014, with over 300 participants. We are looking forward to more runners across the Northern Rivers joining us for this event in 2017. This event is hosted by Richmond Valley Council, Casino Little Athletics and RunNSW.

2017 Event Timetable

The following details are yet to be finalised for the 2017 event with the event hub being Queen Elizabeth Park Number 2. Both the 10km and Kids 2km events start here while the Greater Bank 5km starts outside the RSM Club in the heart of Casino.

School 2km, All age 5km and 10km Teams

School teams of 4-5 students can compete in the Primary Schools 2km Challenge. Entry is $50. School teams should enter online, there will be medals for the first, second and third school teams.

The 5km and 10km Team categories has been added for families, friends or businesses to submit a team of 4 – 5 people to complete in the Greater Bank 5km or Casino RSM 10km events. The 5k team entry is $80 and the 10km team entry is $100. Both are significant savings.

On the Day Details

Check in / registration

On the day check in: Runners can collect their running bib and runners pack between 6:30am – 7:45am from the check in tent at QE II Park. Your bib is to be pinned on the front of your running outfit.

Early check in: Early check in is available on Saturday 16th September – at the Greater Bank, 75 Walker St Casino. If you pick up your bib on Saturday you only need to get onto the start line on Sunday.

RunNSW Membership

Get FREE Entry into all RunNSW Events with the ’2017 RunNSW Membership’ from Athletics NSW. This membership bundles all RunNSW events as well as HALF PRICE ENTRY into all Athletics NSW Waratah Run Series Events, into the one package for a more convenient and cheaper experience. All for only $80 (additional club fee may apply).

Once registered, simply use the ’discount code’ at the bottom of your signup email for FREE entry into all the RunNSW and TrackRUN Events.

Event Hub – Queen Elizabeth Park No.2

All the action will take place at Queen Elizabeth Park on No.2 Oval off Hartley St. It is the heart of sport in Casino, There are two toilet blocks and there will be a canteen / BBQ operating. The map below shows the position of the start and finish lines with respect to the ‘Event Hub’.

Parking and Road Closures

Parking: Parking is available inside the QEP complex, please take care when parking and follow directions of volunteers in the parking area.

Road closures: Hartley Street will be closed from 7:45am. It is advised that participants park within QE Park complex before 7:45am.

Race Day Instructions

Casino RSM 10km Race instructions:
– The 10km and kids 2km start line is on Hartley St adjacent to QEP II.
– A race briefing will occur at 7:45am in front of the main grandstand at QEP II. We require BOTH 10km runners and 5km runners to be present at this briefing.
– The 10km will start at 8:00am at QE2 – check out the map for a course outline
– Stay on the left of the course at all times be that the roadway or the cycle path.
– The finish line will be inside QEII. We will have TWO finishing chutes; 5km and 2km 4 kids will finish on the left and 10km runners will finish on the right.

Greater Bank 5km Race Instructions
– The 5km start line is located at Canterbury St.
– Attend the race briefing at 7:45am
– Gather in front of the grandstand at QEII at 8:15am to walk across to the start line located on Canterbury St. We will have ushers to take you at this time or you can make your own way over using the pedestrian bridge across the Richmond River. It is a distance of approximately 700m.
– 5km race starts at 8:45am

Parker & Kissane Solicitor 2km Race Instructions
– Race briefing will occur at 9:00am in front of the main grandstand.
– Race will start on Hartley St at 9:10am
– parents and carers may run with the kids but MUST exit the run course before the finish line. We also ask that you fill in a participant agreement on the day. There is no charge for parents or carers to run.

Presentations, Drink Stations and Results

Presentations: The presentation will feature medals to the winners of each category and some lucky draw prizes. This will be held at 9:50am or as soon as the results are complete. Prizes have been donated by the following businesses which we thank for their support.

Drink Stations: There will be two drink stations located at approximately 2km, 5km, 7km and 9km points of the 10km.

Results – will be available after the event in the Results tab.

Event Descriptions

Casino RSM 10km Fun Run –

Categories:
Open (17-39) | Masters 40+ | Masters 55+

Course:
This run will start from Queen Elizabeth Park and runs into town turning at the Casino RSM, and heading back towards Queen Elizabeth Park.

Prizes:
The top 3 men and women will receive a medals and prize money of 1st $100, 2nd $50. Category winners to receive medals.

10km Time Limit:
Local Police would like to ensure the roads are reopened as soon as possible therefore a time limit of 1hr 45 minutes will apply for 10km participants.

Greater Bank 5km Fun Run

Categories:
U16 | Opens (17-39) | Masters 40+

Course:
This run will start from Casino RSM and head through town then out towards Queen Elizabeth Park.

Prizes:
Medals will be awarded to the first 3 men and women and the category winners.

5km is a good distance to start:
You don’t need to be a trained or experienced runner to participate, in fact the 5k event is targeted at encouraging people to be active and simply having a go. This event is ideal for novice runners, teenagers, walkers and prams.

Parker & Kissane 2km Children’s Fun Run

Categories:
Aged between 4 years and 12 years

Course:
The 2km will start on Hartley St and track east before turning around and returning to the finish on QE Park.

Prizes:
The 2km 4 kids will finish on the track and all participants will receive a medal! The first three overall will also receive winners medals.

Kids Team Challenge:
School or social teams of up to 5 kids (primary age) with the top 4 to score.

Casino is set in on the banks of the Richmond River at the junction of the Bruxner Highway and Summerland Way, 733 km north of Sydney and 256 km south of Brisbane. With its wide open streets, art deco buildings, relaxed, friendly community and exciting potential economic business strategies, Casino is becoming a soughtafter place to live, work and play.

There is also a skate park and excellent BMX track located in Crawford Square in South Casino.

Casino is loved and known for Beef Week, a 10 day festival that sees over 20,000 people visit our town to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy over 60 activities on offer. Walk across the bridge and have a look at the beautiful platypus sculpture that have been carved into the river rocks or do a spot of fishing.

Aranyani Bison Adventure Tourist Park is set on 1180 acres in the beautiful Bungawalbin catchment at Myrtle Creek, NSW. Aranyani is a working American Bison ranch offering visitors one of Australia’s most unique experiences.

Accommodation is five star camping in Native American style tipis or in designated level camping sites that accommodate tents, RVs and caravans. Aranyani Bison is a great place for school camps and corporate team building events with loads of fun activities. www.aranyanibison.com

Other Attractions

The Casino Folk Museum has a comprehensive collection of items from an era gone by. With a focus on Casino district history, the museum houses an amazing collection of Aboriginal artefacts, tools and equipment, musical instruments, transport, household articles, photographs and much more. There is something to interest everyone. The Casino and District Historical Society was formed in 1965 with the aim of preserving all aspects of Australian culture, local aboriginal artefacts and implements, tools of trade, furniture, newspapers, photographs, diaries and much more. Group bookings are most welcome and morning tea can be provided at a small cost. Opening Hours are Monday 10.00am to 12.30pm, Wednesday 12:00pm to 2:30pm, Sunday 10.00am to 12.30pm. Walker Street, Casino

Casino Mini Railway Our steam and diesel loco’s skirt the Casino Golf Course and farmland before arriving at the old Casino Station, which has been developed into a railway museum. Here the passengers can disembark and get a glimpse of the days of Casino’s railroading past. A round trip on our scenic miniature railway is about 4 km. Our trains leave North Casino station and wind through the beautiful Jabiru Geneebeinga Wetlands. The Wetlands are rich in bird life, including a yearly visit by a pair of nesting Jabiru which come to the wetlands to breed.

Passengers can bring a picnic and choose a nice spot to enjoy it then wander along the bush walking tracks before catching a train back to North Casino.
Operating on Sundays 10am-4pm. www.casinominirail.org.au

Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome Heritage Aviation Association

61 Memorial Airport Drive, Evans Head NSW 2473

Take a small drive to the Jewel of the Crown of the Richmond Valley Evans Head. Discover the glory of Australian Military at the new Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome Heritage Aviation Association where during World War II service men and women trained in the Empire Air Training Scheme before taking off for the distant theatres of Europe and the Pacific. Get up close to real, military and civilian heritage aircraft: World War II Tiger Moth, Korean War MIG15, Mallard flying boat and Drifter. Pick up a souvenir of your visit in the museum gift shop or arrange a personalised photo session.

Take a personalised tour with passionate volunteers who remember the stories, the history, the tragedies and the triumphs of aviation in the Northern Rivers. Explore the museum, complete with interpretive signage, tour desk, free parking and housing the Evans Head Living Museum World War II collection.

The 10km starts and finishes at QE2, the halfway point is right in front of the 5km point at the RSM Club.

The 5km completes the course from the RSM club to QE2.

There will be a lead bike for each race.

How does the team entry work?

Anyone can add a team by clicking on the ’Add your team here’ buttons above. There is no cost to add a team. The next step is to have your chosen team members ’select’ your team when they enter. Everyone is asked if they are a part of a team when they register, they then just select their chosen team from the drop down list.

How do I Enter?

Complete the online registration form by clicking the Register button at the top of this page. Your details will be taken and a secure credit card payment taken. The online payment system is used by many other Australian Sporting clubs and events including the Melbourne Marathon and Athletics Australia.

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